. >> this state is neither blue or red in part because of transplant like doug who moved here from new york. >> you're asking about the analogy with the barbecue whether it's vinegar-based or tomato-based. the thing i notice here is people are kind of steeped in the way they've always done it. very traditional. >> but even tradition can be upended. you're. >> 74. >> caller: you're black. >> yes. >> reporter: you saw the first black president electnd and you're saying i'm not sure. >> reporter: you're not sure. >> no. >> reporter: so there are no stereotypes. >> no. >> reporter: here, the politics are mostly red, just like the sauce. >> well, they know the best barbecue and the best politics. this is where you find it right here in lexington, north carolina. >> i think the taxes are going to con usually go higher. and it's going to cost you. >> cost me, yes. >> and make it harder to do what? >> survive. >> last yeerg president obama won by just 14,000 votes. >> who are you going to vote for? >> obama. >> who did you vote for before? >> obama. >> why are you voting for him again? >> beca